Magbendisyon (en. To bless)

mag-ben-di-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the giving of a blessing.
The priest blessed the newlyweds.
Ang pari ay nagbendisyon sa mga bagong kasal.
The process of expressing good intentions or value towards a person or thing.
We should bless the food before we eat it.
Kailangan nating magbendisyon ng mga pagkain bago ito kainin.
A tradition commonly performed on special occasions.
In the church, children are blessed at their first communion.
Sa simbahan, magbendisyon ang mga bata sa kanilang unang komunyon.

Etymology

From the word 'blessing' meaning 'salvation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

silver lining
A positive outlook despite challenges.
silver lining

Related Words

blessing
The act of giving goodwill or blessing.
bendisyon
grace
A gift or goodwill given to a person.
pagpapala

Slang Meanings

to go all out for blessings
Wow, he really went all out for blessings to pass the exam.
Grabe, nagpakabendisyon siya para makaligtas sa exam.
to revel in blessings
We should really revel in our blessings!
Dapat tayong magpakasaya sa mga bendisyon natin!
so to speak, when it comes to blessings
So to speak, I'm so happy with the job I got!
Kumbaga sa bendisyon, tuwang-tuwa ako sa nakuha kong trabaho!